The Nearness Of You - Guitar Tutorial Chord Melody

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The Nearness Of You guitar chords & melody at once | Note for note tutorial | Chord substitutions explained | + TABS
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The Nearness Of You is a well known jazz standard. It was interpreted by such greats as Sarah vaughn or recently Norah Jones.
In this The Nearness Of You guitar tutorial I'll show you my chord melody arrangement. That means, that The Nearness Of You guitarchords and the melody are played simultaniously. This is also called an instrumental or solo guitar arrangement.
I reharmonized this tune quite a bit. I will show you and explain how and why those chord substitutions I used work. So these are not exactly The Nearness Of You Norah Jones guitar chords, but rather a possible way to play it as a jazz standard instrumental.
I'll show you everything note for note and there is a complete playthrough of my The Nearness Of You guitar cover.
Of course I've also made The Nearness Of You guitar tab and a The Nearness Of You backing track, so you can start to play along right away.
I hope you like my The Nearness Of You guitar lesson and give it a fat thumbs up. Please share the love and the knowledge. I have many more guitar tutorials up here on my KZfaq channel. Check out my Chord melody Playlist for more tutorials like this one.
The Nearness Of You Guitar Lesson:
00:00 Song Performance
02:14 Key and songform info
--- A Sections --
03:02 Phrase 1 - explanation
09:34 Phrase 1 - slow tempo
10:09 Phrase 2 (1st ending) - explanation
12:01 Phrase 2 - slow tempo
12:13 Phrase 3 - (2nd ending) - explanation
15:01 Phrase 3 - slow tempo
-- B Section --
15:14 Phrase 4 - explanation
22:02 Phrase 4 - slow tempo
-- C-Section --
22:44 Phrase 5 - explanation
27:35 Phrase 5 - slow tempo
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Пікірлер: 106

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Hey folks, check out my Chord Melody Starter Pack, with 5 easy Chord Melody TABS (+ Guitar Pro Tabs) for a very low price! Get it here: guitarversum.com/shop/starter-packs/?sp=spcm&

@Tony94541 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, thanks so much for getting back to me. I love your arrangements. They flow so well, and love the way you explain them. I have been playing for quite a while so it really makes sense. Glad that My Foolish Heart is on your list. It is so beautiful, especially the way Al Jarou sings it. Simply incredible, and also the way he sings The Nearness of You. Hope you give him a listen. I am located in Northern California, just across the Bay from San Francisco. I put The Nearness of You into youtube and there you were. Lucky for me. Almost got the whole tune down now thanks to you. At first I just wrote down all the chords that you gave in your video. Then I thought it would be so much easier just to join your workshops. Again glad I did. What a gold mine of musical treasure for the guitar. Thanks .. Tony

@majimetanuki 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Love the arrangement Sandra. Can't wait to learn this. Thank you for sharing.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you dig it! Keep swingin 🎶 🎸

@stevieflax 3 жыл бұрын

I had surgery on my left wrist two days ago, I'm praying it works. If it does I can't wait to learn this classic. Thank you Sandra for this beauty. Love you and your teachings. Your playing is beautiful.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Keeping my fingers crossed your wrist heals fast. 🤞

@jakollee 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this beautiful version of this great song, I've been waiting for this! Wow, so many chords, this lesson will keep me busy for quite a while! Thanks again!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

You guys wanted chord subs 😁

@andisgalaxysvieractive 3 жыл бұрын

It's so cool, how I get to know new jazz standards. I didn't know this one before, but it sounds sweet.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help you find new tunes 😊. Always check out the original versions too!

@augustogallesdelafuente7688 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this job. I definitelly begin in Major sounds great

@graemeguy341 7 ай бұрын

lovely tune chord melody on guitar sounds so good. well worth the effort to learn. as usual your arrangement and instruction make it so much easier and understandable. thx Sandra....onwards

@Alanoffer 3 жыл бұрын

Your lessons are the perfect introduction to chord melody ,I’ve always wanted to play ,

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them and I can be of help 😊. Check out my Chord Melody Starter Pack (I pinned the link as the first comment here). It hadms 5 beginner friendly song tabs.

@gerdvanjuuten1581 3 жыл бұрын

That`s a gorgeously beautiful song. Thanks so much for sharing it. Your tutorials are brilliant!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gerd! ❤️ I highly appreciate all your kind comments!

@Will-sh8kl 3 жыл бұрын

You can learn so much from this song, if you dig into it and try to understand the movements and connection with these chords. There's a lot going on here. Thanks again Sandra!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@Jazzavi12 3 жыл бұрын

I've learnt so much from you Sandra. This arrangement is so beautiful. Beautiful chords giving great expression of an all time great composition. Thank you so much.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me so happy to read my tutorials help you and bring joy. Keep swinging 🎶 🎸

@Will-sh8kl 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I made it through the first A part. I like it. I'm going to try cleaning up my playing before moving to the second A part. I think these things often need a woman's touch. Thank you!

@schpotzlzwergl2888 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, Sandra!

@johnnystrat 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial - by far the best.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️. Keep swinging 🎶 🎸

@jamesmargulis332 3 жыл бұрын

Another gem, taught in an easy, understandable way. I'll get the tab for this and can't wait to get it under my fingers. thx for all you do!!!

@Will-sh8kl 3 жыл бұрын

After finishing girl from Ipanema i'm doing this one next. I love my Ella Fitzgerald CD collection and this is a great avenue to actually participate in the music. Thanks much!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you guys like this song so much. I never had it in my repertoire, but it was high up on your wishlist. It's really a beautiful song.

@TheStrataminor 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the tab for this (and I have the Chord Melody pack)....such great value....(no I am not paid to say that...just a home fingerstyle/solo jazz player who loves music). Thanks Sandra..love your material!! Peace to you!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Really happy you dig it and you let me be a part of your jazz journey. ❤

@TheStrataminor 2 жыл бұрын

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman Thanks Sandra...my only problem is staying focussed one or a few songs to practice them, rather than looking through all your material! All the best to you!

@jimhankins3865 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Sandra, beautiful song, Great job ! I have to recommend Buddy Emmon`s version with the swing shift band / pedal steel guitar.

@charles3200 Жыл бұрын

You're my favorite jazz guitar teacher in yt. Ty Sandra!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman Жыл бұрын

Oh, thanks so much! ❤️

@robertdouglas4293 3 жыл бұрын

That's really nice, Thankyou.

@daveadams5 3 жыл бұрын

🎵Sandra this is absolutely beautiful! One of your very best videos. Anyone wishing to learn this tune could do no better than following your very clear instruction and guidance in this exceptional posting. Excellent! 👍🎵

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Wiw, thank you Dave! What a great compliment ❤️

@billward1973 3 жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous Sandra! I have tried to learn this before, With this inspiration I am going to try again!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

And you'll sound very sophisticated with all those nice subs 😊.

@SirAndyDee 3 жыл бұрын

Great tune, performed by a master!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Aaawww, thank you so much ❤️

@barrycantrell2538 3 жыл бұрын

Take a well deserved bow.Lets hope you will get more reckonizion in your tuition.Time and effort to explain each song is a credit to you...cheers

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Barry ❤️. It's seems though, recently most people rather watch the "5 best ways to become a guitar superstar in two weeks" kinda videos 😊

@daniellackritz8664 2 жыл бұрын

LOVELY INTERPRETATION. Beautifully instructed, too You have the whole package. Johnny Smith himself would have loved to follow your video lesson in chord structure. I love getting into a Barney Kessel frame of mind to create that warm Wes Montgomery world of exploring ballads. You have the sensitivity of an angel combined with your urgency to share and pass on your craft and musicianship. Thank you for your generosity. l admire you compassionately..

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thank you, Daniel! That's a great warming compliment! ❤️ Enjoy the jazz ride on my channel and keep swingin 🎶 🎸

@higinioalfaro7888 2 жыл бұрын

Grrrrreeeeeetings Sandra , I love all your teachings, this is what i've been looking for, i wish i cand find some teaching for the song My Foolish Heart, thank you, regards!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't done that yet, but great idea!

@iqbaldjabir9277 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It sounds beautiful

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Iqbal ❤️

@barrysebastian9584 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lesson, Sandra!👏 So many useful ideas - I love it. You always bring great tips, and this one is chock full🤯😄 (I like your hair, too👍😄)

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

I'm quite satisfied with this one 😊. Thanks for the hair compliment 🤗

@fightfan6852 4 ай бұрын

Awesome 😊

@waltervalenca8757 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful arrange... AWESOME, congratulations. 🥰😇😊😉🙃

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me happy to see you enjoy it 😊 👍

@rolandmueller7218 7 ай бұрын

Nice arrangement Sandra.

@rosshamilton69 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work Sandra - never saw myself as being able to play jazz until I got some of your stuff.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

That's so great to hear. I'm glad and honored to guide you on your jazz path. 🎶🎸

@rosshamilton69 3 жыл бұрын

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman Autumn Leaves, All of Me and Georgia on My Mind part of my practice routine. A lot slower to learn new things these days with a bit of arthritis but couldn't have gotten this far without you!

@conalh6173 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra for the great video. As always you explain everything with great clarity. Àlso you cover both the theoretical and technical info. simultaneously and in great detail, seemingly effortlessly which is something very few other teachers manage to do. The gem for me in this video is the (b5 substitution) of a maj7 chord for a minor one. I was familiar with the b5 dominant substitution but not this one. Having this possibilty highlighted provides the oppertunity to play much more interesting chord progressions in an arrangement. So thank you very much for the enlightenment. Long may you continue your great work.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, sub 5 subs are great. You can almost sub everything für everything 😁. But as a general rule : Dom 7 for Dom 7, maj 7 for ø , Dom 7 for m7

@guitarhans 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs, lovely arrangement! It sounds good on my Epi Joe Pass.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

That's a decent guitar, you have 😊👍

@Will-sh8kl 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great tune! It's on my Ella Fitzgerald cd and she does so well singing it. I think I'll take it up next. Thanks!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

I see you're building up your repertoire 😊. Any plans on performing live?

@Will-sh8kl 3 жыл бұрын

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman yes i'm working on it. I'm still too sloppy to do it live. Lol

@neogawo 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant !!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! ❤️

@krah8052 3 жыл бұрын

Tasty! Comes with chord grids, mmm...so meaty!

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

😁

@alward5678 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, Sandra. ❤️❤️

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you dig it! ❤️

@xaviersibille7091 3 жыл бұрын

Great ! so sweet :)

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! ❤️

@foxyjazzbopper 3 жыл бұрын

This woman is a fantastic jazz tutor. End of.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wowzers, what a compliment! ❤️

@waltervalenca8757 3 жыл бұрын

Tanks master.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Walter, for watching ❤️

@luishiguera3995 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful arrangement and execution by Her Majesty, Sandra I

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Her Majesty of Swing? Hehe 😁👍😘

@luishiguera3995 3 жыл бұрын

Her Majesty of Jazz Guitar Instructors. The Queen

@luishiguera3995 3 жыл бұрын

Her Majesty of Jazz Guitar Instructors. The Queen

@luishiguera3995 2 жыл бұрын

I am revisiting this song and I’m just amazed at the way you arranged it, with so many beautiful chord substitutions. Phrase number four is unbelievable and shows that you are a genius. You are the best of the best Sandra.

@graemeguy341 7 ай бұрын

Thanks

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Graeme! I really appreciate it and am hapoy that you enjoy the Chord Melody tutorials.

@dkwvt13 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice arrangement as usual, I need to come up with some new compliments, I've run out...! B-)

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Heh, thank you, Donald. Glad you still enjoy the tutorials 😊

@dkwvt13 3 жыл бұрын

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman LOL, I look forward to them and have joined (finally), you have my full support for all your generous work...! Thank You...!

@defzeppelin7036 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a lesson of sophisticated lady by duke Ellington it would be very much appreciated as a beginner jazz guitarist I love the genre and would like to dive deeper into it with songs I love :)))

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion! Thanks. ♥️

@Tony94541 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful arrangement of the Nearness Of You. Could you please also give us an arrangement of, "My Foolish Heart" by Victor Young. Much appreciated. Thanks for the videos..

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 2 жыл бұрын

It's on the wish list already. Let's see if I can come up with a playable arrangement.

@IgorOlegovichBudyukov 3 жыл бұрын

You awesome woman

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@archanalabh785 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a tutorial on *Gardens by Julian lage there are no tutorials for that song*

@robertdouglas4293 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know if makes sense to you, because on how I happen to be wired, when I play guitar, paint, or anything similar, lose my ability to speak, can't communicate, wired to focus on one or the other. Not adept at conversing at both, very cool to actually name a chord, recognize it, and express it normally, with others, After listening to your videos, after 50 years, give or take, keep up what you do, very cool.

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it works for you, Robert!

@jovanovicnebojsa9256 Жыл бұрын

Holà..., très beau !!!!!!😘😘😘😘

@phretbord 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal lesson here, forget the rest, you're the best! 😍😍😍

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Robert is back to make my day 😊❤️

@dkstott29 3 жыл бұрын

Is "Nightingale sang in Berkeley square" or "Everything happens to Me" on your list of chord melody lessons??

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet, but I'll look into these and see if they're suitable for chord melody and, if I can come up with a playable arrangement. Nightingale had been requested a couple of times already. So there may be a chance. It always takes time though. I shoot around 4-8 weeks in advance.

@alexanderaltago 3 жыл бұрын

Could you call it "smooth jazz" or any other type of jazz category? In fact, I love this song and I love this lesson 😉👍🏻. How could I get the TABs????

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 3 жыл бұрын

This is traditional jazz actually. But I agree, it sounds very smooth 😊. You can get the Tabs from the link in the info box, below the video. There's a little arrow or "more info". Click it to unfold the description box and see the link.

@humphjames 2 жыл бұрын

Hi all - my tab at section C don't appear to match!! I'm sure it is me but on page section c starts with Fmaj7 but Sandra is on a A half dim. Can anyone explain where I'm messing up?

@GuitarversumSandraSherman 2 жыл бұрын

You know that you have to repeat the first 6 bars of the A section, then jump to the second ending, right?

@humphjames 2 жыл бұрын

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman Thanks Sandra now I see it! I went back to the A section for the 6 bars and got lost. Now I see the C starts with the 6 bars. Great tabs by the way. :)